AMES Australia

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will shape your future in the care industry?
Join us during the Wyndham Learning Festival to learn about industry insights, specialised courses and work placements in Childcare and Aged Care.

🎉 AMES Australia is coming to Burwood!

Are you a Burwood resident who wants to learn English?
Join us for a FREE information session on how you can benefit from FREE English language classes!

🤩 Don't miss this opportunity, come out and speak to us on:

📅 Thursday, 22 August 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm, or
📅 Friday, 23 August 2024, 12:00pm - 03:00pm

📍 Bennettswood Neighbourhood House - 7 Greenwood St, Burwood VIC 3125

☎️ To learn more, call 12 26 37.

🤩 🏮 On Wednesday, we hosted our first Lantern Parade inspired by our friends from Multicultural Australia in Queensland. We were expecting 150 people, but our community and partners showed their support and well over 350 people walked the street around the Multicultural Hub and Queen Victoria Market holding their lanterns to celebrate diversity while welcoming new members of our community.
🌟 🎉 Special thank you to our supporters City of Melbourne, cohealth and Beyond Blue and to the team of volunteers who worked to make this marvellous event possible.

Less than a week to go! Luminous is coming to Melbourne.

We invite you to take part in our final lantern making workshop.

Join us at the Multicultural Hub and create your very own lantern to light up the streets of Melbourne!

This coming Wednesday, 14 August, we are hosting our final workshop at 4 PM before heading out for a parade at 5:30 PM.

Learn more and register here: https://www.ames.net.au/blogs/luminous-2024

Palwashi Aslami has a passion to encourage women and girls from culturally diverse communities, especially those from her own Afghan community, to play sport.

As an Under-14 girl’s soccer coach with the Barton United Football Club in Melbourne’s south-east she is shaping a generation of aspiring players.

Born in Afghanistan, Palwashi settled in Australia in 2003 and perused her love for soccer at a young age. Informed by her own upbringing, she has launched a campaign to attract more women and girls to join the game.

Read more: https://amesnews.com.au/lead-story/migrant-soccer-coach-bending-it-like-beckham/

🙌 Our employment team recently helped a highly driven jobseeker find suitable work. Sosan, a determined 23-years old arrived at AMES Australia with a passion to find work.

🎉 Despite some initial setbacks, Sosan successfully secured a role as Customer Service Officer at a local retail business.

💪 Her AMES Australia Employment Mentor Supriya said Sosan's journey from education to employment was a testament to her determination and the unwavering support of the AMES employment team at Epping.

AMES Australia offers employment support via the Workforce Australia service. To learn more or enquire, visit https://www.ames.net.au/find-a-job/workforce-australia

JOIN THE TEAM - Bicultural Work Rights Ambassador

The Migrant Workers Centre is recruiting leaders of migrant communities in Victoria to become Bicultural Work Rights Ambassadors.

People born overseas and working in Australia are disproportionately likely to face exploitation at work due to factors such as a lack of familiarity with Australian workplace laws, language barriers and prohibitive visa conditions.

The program employs and trains active and trusted members of Victorian migrant communities to become Bicultural Work Rights Ambassadors, who are supported to deliver information sessions to their peers on workplace rights, occupational health and safety, and how to access culturally and linguistically appropriate support services.

Learn more:

Bicultural Work Rights Ambassadors Program We promote migrant workers' rights in Victoria!

We are bringing Luminous to Melbourne!!

In collaboration with the City of Melbourne and Multicultural Australia, we are excited to announce Luminous In The Neighbourhood Lantern Parade!

Come and take part in one of four lantern-making workshops at the Multicultural Hub in the weeks preceding the parade, and create your very own lantern to light up the streets of Melbourne!

Then on the evening of Wednesday 14th August, join the parade around the Victoria Square Precinct and Queen Victoria market, and experience an enchanting evening filled with light, culture, and community spirit.

Learn more and register here: https://www.ames.net.au/blogs/luminous-2024

Special thanks to Multicultural Australia, City of Melbourne and cohealth.

The final results of the 'Refuge and Family Futures in Australia' research project was launched recently by AMES Australia CEO, Cath Scarth and local federal MP Maria Vamvakinou.

The project carried out by the University of Technology Sydney in partnership with AMES Australia showed that overwhelmingly, settlement outcomes for the refugee families from Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan in Australia were positive.

The study found that after three years 55 per cent of refugees looking for work had secured employment. Over the same period, two in three adults from Syria and half of the Iraqis reported that they spoke English either well or very well.

Read more here: https://www.ames.net.au/blogs/refugee-settlement-research-finds-positive-results

👏 We are beyond excited to be partnering with Telstra Foundation to kick off our "See Your Path" project.

💼 See Your Path will equip young migrants and refugees with skills and equipment to enhance their chances of securing employment and representation in the media industry. We will do this through scaling up our internship programs aimed at young refugees and migrants arriving in Australia who have skills and passion for working in the media industry.

🤩 We’re thrilled to see how this partnership will bring more diverse voices to the media and communications sectors that can foster empathy, challenge stereotypes, and promote understanding.

Australia farewelled one of its greatest champions of multiculturalism today. The life of Ukrainian community leader and former Victorian Multicultural Commission Chair Stefan Romaniw was celebrated in state funeral in Melbourne today.

Stefan was tireless advocate for multiculturalism in Victoria and for his own Ukrainian community.

He worked closely with AMES Australia to support Ukrainian refugees arriving in Melbourne in the wake of the Russian invasion of their homeland. He was a great friend of AMES and will be greatly missed. Vale Stefan.

Our flags are at half-mast in remembrance of Stefan Romaniw OAM whose State Funeral Service is being held today: www.vic.gov.au/StefanRomaniw

Mr Romaniw was a fierce champion of multiculturalism and diversity in Victoria, and he firmly believed that our differences can only enrich us all for the better.

He was a tireless advocate who used the power of his revered voice to fight for others, a voice he often used to speak out against the war in Ukraine. He made it his life’s work to preserve Ukrainian culture and identity, both in Australia and abroad.

Mr Romaniw served our state as the Executive Director of Community Languages Australia and previously as the Chair of the Victorian Multicultural Commission and Multicultural Arts Victoria.

🌐 AMES Australia recently partnered with Getmee at the 33rd National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Conference.

📚 Our Senior Manager Education Services, Dr Linh Le, joined Getmee's CEO, Balendran Thavarajah and presented on how technology and innovation are key to the success of vocational education.

💡 AMES Australia's MyAMES Chat app powered by AI is tailored to each student's needs, focusing on areas such as communication, leadership, public speaking, and interview skills. Our students who use the app see improvements in their English language proficiency and are deemed more employable.

🔗 To learn more about the app, visit: https://www.ames.net.au/learn-english/myames-chat-app

NAIDOC Week, held across Australia from 7-14 July, celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year‘s theme chosen by the national NAIDOC committee is keep the fire burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.

The theme celebrates the unyielding spirit of indigenous communities and invites all to stand in solidarity, with those who have long been silenced.

For more information on the history of NAIDOC week and to learn more about this year’s theme, visit https://www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc-theme

AMES Australia has proudly partnered with the Barton United Football Club to promote the participation of young people in sports and community activations.

Barton United FC based in Cranbourne, Victoria is a family oriented club with teams of all ages including women's teams and senior men's teams. It has evolved into a vibrant, multicultural, local sporting club open to all. The clubs does important work towards the inclusion of multicultural young people into sport activations. They also helped AMES Australia during the 2021 mass arrival of refugees from Afghanistan.

We are proud of the work Barton does and we see our vision of "full participation for all in a cohesive and diverse society.” embodied in the work they do to support migrants and refugees. We are committed to work with grassroot organisations and support initiatives aimed at the inclusion of new arrivals in the Australian communities.

AMES Australia recently commissioned a paper that runs the numbers on what a scheme to better harness the talents of migrant and refugees would look like.

The paper, produced by Dr Ian Pringle, found utilising the skills and experience migrants and refugees bring with them could benefit Australia’s economy by as much as $10 billion over five years.

It found supporting new arrivals to re-establish their professional careers in Australia could generate more than $2.5 billion in extra tax receipts as well as an extra $8 billion in earnings circulating in the economy over five years.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3xN8Kn9

Download full paper: https://bit.ly/3Wctmic

🗣️🌍 Improve your English and unlock opportunities!

👨‍🎓 Our English courses open pathways to further study, employment and participation in day to day life in Australia.

🏛️🚨 NEW classes begin in early July.

📚 START your English learning journey with us today!

📢 Eligible clients may be entitled for free English courses under Government funding. Contact us to check your eligibility. AMES Australia is a registered training organisation RTO 0590.

📞 For more information or to enrol, call us on 13 26 37 or visit https://bit.ly/3QT6L7D

🙌 The Western Sydney Women’s Career Connect program for 2024 has wrapped up. Big shout out to the team for their amazing work and we are thrilled to have been a part of it!

💼 About 25 AMES clients attended the programs and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. The program was made up of four sessions in total over two weeks, at locations in Penrith and Parramatta focusing on job readiness training, job information sessions and career path development.

🤝 AMES Australia is committed to assisting in meaningful activations aimed at empowering individuals that come from diverse communities and setting them on paths towards success in Australia.

🤝 We recently hosted our annual ‘Taste the Difference’ dinner to celebrate Refugee Week. It was another incredible opportunity to showcase cuisines from parts of the world prepared by chefs with migrant and refugee backgrounds served at the Multicultural Hub.

🥣 The attendees enjoyed a Colombian entrée prepared by Verena from Donde Mama and a main course plus dessert served by Iranian chef, Tayebeh.

🌏 A number of our recently arrived refugee clients were present on the night and shared meals and stories with guests on their tables.

🤩 In attendance were representatives from the City of Melbourne, Beyond Blue, Level Crossing Removal Project, Clayton Utz, Worklogic and Stewart & Heaton.

✨ Taste the Difference is hosted annually by AMES Australia in conjunction with City of Melbourne to connect Melbournians with individuals and businesses from refugee and migrant background.

🤩 Our South Australia team recently hosted an amazing dinner event to celebrate Refugee Week 2024.

🎉 AMES clients Aaron and Marzila shared the stories of their refugee journeys with the 30-plus attendees, who included representatives of stakeholder and partner organisations.

🌟 Hosted by our CEO Cath Scarth, the guests enjoyed delicious Afghan food provided by the Parwana Afghan Kitchen, in Torrensville SA.

Refugee Week 2024 has kicked off this week. It is Australia’s peak annual activity to promote awareness of refugees, the issues they face and the contributions refugees are making to the Australian society.

This year's theme "Finding Freedom: Family" comes as at a time when forced displacement has soared drastically over the last few years around the world. The UNHCR states over 120 million people have been forcibly displaced, out of which 43 million are refugees.

Australia as one of the world's active refugee host nations has housed thousands of refugees over the last few years that come from countries around the world and now call Australia home.

It is important that we reflect on the challenges refugees face in Australia and around the world while cherishing the important contributions they make to the stable growth of the Australian communities and economy.
Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA)

🤩 A group of AMES Australia settlement clients recently completed an exciting overnight camping trip in the Brisbane Ranges National Park.

🏕️ BIG thanks to First Hike Project who collaborated with us in organising the trip which was aimed at enhancing knowledge about camping skills and the outdoors!

🔥 For most of the participants – from Afghanistan and Syria - this was their first time camping and enjoying the Australian bush.

Read more: https://www.ames.net.au/blogs/ames-clients-enjoy-first-camping-trip

💼 Learn how to apply for jobs in Australia, including writing your cover letter and tailoring your resume to job applications.

📣 NEW class begins 24 June, 2024!

The SPMP is an intensive program that will help you understand the Australian job market and excel in your next job interview.

☎️ Call 13 26 37 or visit the website to learn more https://www.ames.net.au/courses/skilled-professional-migrants-program-spmp

This training is delivered with Victorian Government funding. To check if you may be eligible, please contact AMES Australia. AMES is a Registered Training Organisation RTO 0590.

📣 Last few tickets remaining 📣

🤩 Join us once again for our exciting annual 'Taste the Difference' dinner event.

😊 Taste the difference gives Melbournians a chance to dine with extraordinary new Melbournians - those who arrived in Australia as refugees.

🌟 Join us and enjoy meals prepared by local and refugee businesses and listen to incredible stories by refugees seated at your table.

🤝 All proceeds from the night will go to AMES Australia People in Need Fund.

Limited tickets available. Book yours today at: https://events.humanitix.com/taste-the-difference

🌟 Only ONE WEEK to go! 🌟

The Western Sydney Women Careers Connect program seeks to help women in Western Sydney who are returning to the workforce after an extended period of time or looking to change their career, including migrant women wanting to start a career in Australia.

The program includes:
👉 Job readiness training
👉 Job information sessions
👉 Career path development

🌟 Job Readiness Training 🌟
📅 17 June 2024
🕤 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 PHIVE, Parramatta

📅 18 June 2024
🕤 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith

🌟 Job Information Sessions 🌟
📅 24 June 2024
🕤 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith

📅 25 June 2024
🕤 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM
📍 PHIVE, Parramatta

To apply, visit http://westernsydneywomen.com.au/careersconnect
To learn more, contact [email protected]

🌟 Come visit us and get exclusive access to our Werribee site!

✨ We are opening our doors for an exciting Open Day event where you'll get an exclusive glimpse into our Werribee site and a range of courses as well as other services we offer.

🤩 And best of all, you may join us in person or online!

📅 Date: Thursday, 20 June, 2024
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
📍 Location: Level 1, 75/79 Watton St, Werribee VIC 3030

💻 Join us online via https://bit.ly/4ca6Yed

📣 FREE admission as all the best things in life are!

🥳 So come along with friends and make new ones with us!

🤩 Join us once again for our exciting annual 'Taste the Difference' dinner event. Tickets are selling FAST!

😊 Taste the difference gives Melbournians a chance to dine with extraordinary new Melbournians - those who arrived in Australia as refugees.

🍽️ It is a unique annual event hosted by AMES Australia in partnership with the City of Melbourne to come together and enjoy a delicious meal made by refugees who are forging their own micro-businesses.

🌟 Join us and enjoy meals prepared by local Colombian and Iranian refugee businesses and listen to incredible stories by refugees seated at your table.

🤝 All proceeds from the night will go to AMES Australia People in Need Fund.

Limited tickets available. Book yours today at: https://events.humanitix.com/taste-the-difference